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'''Disney XD''' is a Canadian English-language ] ] owned by ]. As with its ], Disney XD consists of live-action and animated programming aimed primarily towards males aged 6–14. It was originally founded by ] as a sister to ], and launched on June 1, 2011.<ref name="XD 1">{{cite web| title=ASTRAL LAUNCHES DISNEY XD JUNE 1, 2011 - KIDS' SPECIALTY CHANNEL AND MULTI-PLATFORM BRAND TO DEBUT ACROSS CANADA|publisher=CNW|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/11/c2095.html|date=2011-03-11}}</ref> '''Disney XD''' is a Canadian English-language ] ] owned by ]. As with its ], Disney XD consists of live-action and animated programming aimed primarily towards males aged 6–14.


==History== ==History==
In April 2009, Astral Media, through a subsidiary The Family Channel Inc., was granted approval by the ] (CRTC) to launch a television channel called ''Family Extreme'', described as "a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming service devoted to entertainment, humour, travel, games, science and technology. Programming will be from around the world and targeted to children aged 6 to 17 years and their families."<ref> CRTC 2009-04-24</ref> On March 11, 2011, Astral announced it would launch Disney XD on June 1, 2011, using the Family Extreme licence.<ref name="XD 1"/> In late 2011, Astral also launched a Disney XD ] app for the ] video game console.<ref>{{cite web|title=Astral takes entertainment to the next level with Disney XD offering on Xbox LIVE|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/853945/astral-takes-entertainment-to-the-next-level-with-disney-xd-offering-on-xbox-live|publisher=Canada Newswire|accessdate=December 25, 2011|authors=Kate Dickson, Deborah Wilson|date=October 5, 2011}}</ref> In April 2009, ], through subsidiary The Family Channel Inc., was granted approval by the ] (CRTC) to launch a television channel called ''Family Extreme'', described as "a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming service devoted to entertainment, humour, travel, games, science and technology. Programming will be from around the world and targeted to children aged 6 to 17 years and their families."<ref> CRTC 2009-04-24</ref> On March 11, 2011, Astral announced it would launch Disney XD on June 1, 2011, using the Family Extreme licence.<ref name="XD 1"/> In late 2011, Astral also launched a Disney XD ] app for the ] video game console.<ref>{{cite web|title=Astral takes entertainment to the next level with Disney XD offering on Xbox LIVE|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/853945/astral-takes-entertainment-to-the-next-level-with-disney-xd-offering-on-xbox-live|publisher=Canada Newswire|accessdate=December 25, 2011|authors=Kate Dickson, Deborah Wilson|date=October 5, 2011}}</ref><ref name="XD 1">{{cite web| title=ASTRAL LAUNCHES DISNEY XD JUNE 1, 2011 - KIDS' SPECIALTY CHANNEL AND MULTI-PLATFORM BRAND TO DEBUT ACROSS CANADA|publisher=CNW|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/11/c2095.html|date=2011-03-11}}</ref>


In March 2013, Disney XD launched a West coast feed of their channel, a simulcast of the East Coast feed, on Telus Optik TV. In March 2013, Disney XD launched a West coast feed of their channel, a simulcast of the East Coast feed, on Telus Optik TV.
Following the ]'s approval of ]'s takeover of Astral, Bell announced on March 4, 2013 that it would put Disney XD, along with five other channels (], Disney Junior's ] and ] services, ] and ]) up for sale. The networks will be held in a ] by ] until they are sold.<ref name=crtc-bellastraltrust>{{cite web|last=Biblic|first=Mirko|title=Re: Voting Trust Agreement between BCE Inc. and Pierre Boivin, the trustee Application No. 2013-0243-9 – Approved|url=http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2013/lb130627.htm|publisher=CRTC|accessdate=5 July 2013}}</ref><ref>, '']'' (via ]), March 4, 2013.</ref> On November 28, 2013, ] announced that it would acquire Disney XD and its sister networks for $170 million.<ref name=torstar-dhxfamily>{{cite news|title=DHX Media to buy Family, other children’s channels|url=http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/11/28/dhx_media_to_buy_family_other_childrens_channels.html|work=Toronto Star|accessdate=29 November 2013|date=November 28, 2013}}</ref><ref name=gandm-dhxfamily>{{cite news|title=DHX to acquire Family Channel, three others from Bell Media|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/dhx-to-acquire-family-channel-others-from-bell-media/article15648767/|work=The Globe and Mail|accessdate=29 November 2013|location=Toronto|date=November 28, 2013}}</ref> On July 24, 2014, the CRTC approved DHX's ownership of Disney XD and it's sister networks Family and two Disney Junior channels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dhxmedia.com/press-room/542-dhx-media-receives-crtc-approval-on-170m-acquisition-of-family-channel-and-three-other-childrens-channels.html |title=DHX Media receives CRTC approval on $170M acquisition of Family Channel and three other children’s channels |publisher=DHX Media|date=July 24, 2014 |accessdate=July 26, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kidscreen.com/2014/07/25/crtc-approves-dhx-media-takeover-of-family-channel/ |title=DHX Media approved for Family Channel takeover|last1=Vessing|first1=Etan|website=Kidscreen|publisher=Brunico Communications|date=July 24, 2014 |accessdate=July 26, 2014}}</ref> The deal was closed on July 31, 2014.<ref name="dhx-closed">{{cite web|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1393330/dhx-media-closes-family-channel-acquisition-and-announces-management-changes|title=DHX Media closes Family Channel acquisition and announces management changes|work=Canada Newswire|date=July 31, 2014|accessdate=July 31, 2014}}</ref> Following the ]'s approval of ]'s takeover of Astral, Bell announced on March 4, 2013 that it would put Disney XD, along with five other channels (], Disney Junior's ] and ] services, ] and ]) up for sale. The networks will be held in a ] by ] until they are sold.<ref name=crtc-bellastraltrust>{{cite web|last=Biblic|first=Mirko|title=Re: Voting Trust Agreement between BCE Inc. and Pierre Boivin, the trustee Application No. 2013-0243-9 – Approved|url=http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2013/lb130627.htm|publisher=CRTC|accessdate=5 July 2013}}</ref><ref>, '']'' (via ]), March 4, 2013.</ref>


On October 27, 2013, Disney XD (Canada) premiered its first original movie '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Disney XD and Disney Junior Commission Original Canadian Series|url=http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/news/disney-xd-and-disney-junior-commission-original-canadian-series/1001451986/|work=Daily News|publisher=Broadcaster Magazine|accessdate=July 9, 2012|date=June 12, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bunks|url=http://www.disneyxd.ca/shows/bunks/|publisher=Disney XD|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> On October 27, 2013, Disney XD (Canada) premiered its first original movie '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Disney XD and Disney Junior Commission Original Canadian Series|url=http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/news/disney-xd-and-disney-junior-commission-original-canadian-series/1001451986/|work=Daily News|publisher=Broadcaster Magazine|accessdate=July 9, 2012|date=June 12, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bunks|url=http://www.disneyxd.ca/shows/bunks/|publisher=Disney XD|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> Meanwhile, on November 28, 2013, ] announced that it would acquire Disney XD and its sister networks for $170 million.<ref name=torstar-dhxfamily>{{cite news|title=DHX Media to buy Family, other children’s channels|url=http://www.thestar.com/business/2013/11/28/dhx_media_to_buy_family_other_childrens_channels.html|work=Toronto Star|accessdate=29 November 2013|date=November 28, 2013}}</ref><ref name=gandm-dhxfamily>{{cite news|title=DHX to acquire Family Channel, three others from Bell Media|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/dhx-to-acquire-family-channel-others-from-bell-media/article15648767/|work=The Globe and Mail|accessdate=29 November 2013|location=Toronto|date=November 28, 2013}}</ref> On July 24, 2014, the CRTC approved DHX's ownership of Disney XD and it's sister networks Family and two Disney Junior channels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dhxmedia.com/press-room/542-dhx-media-receives-crtc-approval-on-170m-acquisition-of-family-channel-and-three-other-childrens-channels.html |title=DHX Media receives CRTC approval on $170M acquisition of Family Channel and three other children’s channels |publisher=DHX Media|date=July 24, 2014 |accessdate=July 26, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kidscreen.com/2014/07/25/crtc-approves-dhx-media-takeover-of-family-channel/ |title=DHX Media approved for Family Channel takeover|last1=Vessing|first1=Etan|website=Kidscreen|publisher=Brunico Communications|date=July 24, 2014 |accessdate=July 26, 2014}}</ref> The deal was closed on July 31, 2014.<ref name="dhx-closed">{{cite web|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1393330/dhx-media-closes-family-channel-acquisition-and-announces-management-changes|title=DHX Media closes Family Channel acquisition and announces management changes|work=Canada Newswire|date=July 31, 2014|accessdate=July 31, 2014}}</ref>


==Programming== ==Programming==
The channel airs programs from the U.S-based ] as well as its sister, ]. Several co-productions are noticeably absent from the channel. The channel airs programs from it's American counterpart as well as its sister, ]. Several co-productions are noticeably absent.


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Television channel
Disney XD
CountryCanada
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Ownership
OwnerDHX Media

Disney XD is a Canadian English-language Category B specialty channel owned by DHX Media. As with its international counterparts, Disney XD consists of live-action and animated programming aimed primarily towards males aged 6–14.

History

In April 2009, Astral Media, through subsidiary The Family Channel Inc., was granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a television channel called Family Extreme, described as "a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming service devoted to entertainment, humour, travel, games, science and technology. Programming will be from around the world and targeted to children aged 6 to 17 years and their families." On March 11, 2011, Astral announced it would launch Disney XD on June 1, 2011, using the Family Extreme licence. In late 2011, Astral also launched a Disney XD video on demand app for the Xbox 360 video game console.

In March 2013, Disney XD launched a West coast feed of their channel, a simulcast of the East Coast feed, on Telus Optik TV. Following the Competition Bureau's approval of Bell Media's takeover of Astral, Bell announced on March 4, 2013 that it would put Disney XD, along with five other channels (Family, Disney Junior's English and French services, MusiMax and MusiquePlus) up for sale. The networks will be held in a blind trust by Pierre Boivin until they are sold.

On October 27, 2013, Disney XD (Canada) premiered its first original movie Bunks. Meanwhile, on November 28, 2013, DHX Media announced that it would acquire Disney XD and its sister networks for $170 million. On July 24, 2014, the CRTC approved DHX's ownership of Disney XD and it's sister networks Family and two Disney Junior channels. The deal was closed on July 31, 2014.

Programming

The channel airs programs from it's American counterpart as well as its sister, Disney Channel. Several co-productions are noticeably absent.

Current programming

Former programming

Other services

Disney XD HD

Disney XD HD logo

Disney XD HD is a high definition simulcast of the network with a 1080i resolution. It debuted on the same dates as the standard definition channels on Rogers Cable, Shaw Cable, EastLink, Delta Cable, Bell TV, and Bell Fibe TV. On December 1, 2012, Bell TV added the SD version of Disney XD.

Disney XD On Demand

Disney XD has an on demand platform on most cable and satellite systems. It is also available on the XBOX 360.

See also

References

  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-215 CRTC 2009-04-24
  2. ^ "ASTRAL LAUNCHES DISNEY XD JUNE 1, 2011 - KIDS' SPECIALTY CHANNEL AND MULTI-PLATFORM BRAND TO DEBUT ACROSS CANADA". CNW. 2011-03-11.
  3. "Astral takes entertainment to the next level with Disney XD offering on Xbox LIVE". Canada Newswire. October 5, 2011. Retrieved December 25, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  4. Biblic, Mirko. "Re: Voting Trust Agreement between BCE Inc. and Pierre Boivin, the trustee Application No. 2013-0243-9 – Approved". CRTC. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
  5. BCE takeover of Astral OK’d by Competition Bureau, The Montreal Gazette (via The Canadian Press), March 4, 2013.
  6. "Disney XD and Disney Junior Commission Original Canadian Series". Daily News. Broadcaster Magazine. June 12, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  7. "Bunks". Disney XD. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  8. "DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels". Toronto Star. November 28, 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  9. "DHX to acquire Family Channel, three others from Bell Media". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. November 28, 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  10. "DHX Media receives CRTC approval on $170M acquisition of Family Channel and three other children's channels". DHX Media. July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  11. Vessing, Etan (July 24, 2014). "DHX Media approved for Family Channel takeover". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  12. "DHX Media closes Family Channel acquisition and announces management changes". Canada Newswire. July 31, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  13. DisneyXD.ca - Your favourite shows on Disney XD 2012-12-29

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